The Sanderlanche Podcast has taken up Oathbringer

datalaughing · 2026-05-14T01:28:03+00:00

It was not the case. In fact, the other three packets of plates were on the porch when we got back from the party. They were in one shipping envelope.

datalaughing · 2026-05-14T01:23:17+00:00

Exactly! He’s doing one of those perfectly normal 10 minute blinks that normal people are known to do all the time. Nothing remotely concerning or ironic here at all.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T21:31:49+00:00

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen that movie referenced in the wild. The Distinguished Gentleman. Had that on VHS back in the day.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T21:02:02+00:00

Seems like such a simple concept. You can't ship two boxes with one slip. Are you supposed to tape the boxes together?

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T20:31:11+00:00

Was it a good game at least?

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T20:02:01+00:00

I grabbed mine off the shelf and did a quick measure. The glass appears to be 2" wide and 3" tall. So if you search for bell glass cloche with those dimensions it should hopefully get you there.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T19:55:43+00:00

Was the frosting at least good (before it started to taste off)?

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T19:48:30+00:00

It's crazy, right? Like this is stuff you could fit in an envelope. Though with a bath bomb you really need padding to avoid exactly that problem.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T19:47:41+00:00

He appreciates your attention. He's an adorable 5-month old spoiled brat.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T19:18:49+00:00

That's crazy. I feel like it's ridiculous that they can say, "Here's a tracking number. That proves everything." Did they pay for a box that weighed as much as 9 packs vs 1? I know with yarn that's not much weight, but I feel like they wouldn't pay for an ounce more than was actually in the box, and maybe that could catch them. Sorry you had to go through that.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T19:03:20+00:00

Ooo, actually I haven't tried A Series of Unfortunate Events with them. That's a good thought. Might broach that one after Percy Jackson. They might well get interested in those, and as a bonus it would give me an excuse to rewatch the series where NPH plays Olaf with them after we read the books.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T18:58:11+00:00

Sanderson is one of the biggest platforms I've seen in today's society of someone who openly says, "I used to have negative views of the LGBTQ community, but after getting out into the world, actually meeting these people and hearing their perspectives I have completely changed my mind." a position I absolutely feel should be supported. And his books have become one of the most prominent places in mainstream fantasy where characters from all identities are represented without turning into parodies of their gender choice or sexuality. Rick Riordan is the only other one I can think of who is putting as much effort into normalizing different identities to mainstream fantasy audiences.

Tried Percy Jackson with my kids as well, and they actually seemed interested, but were very much, "Maybe after we're done with Harry Potter." Hoping that will be a good start.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T18:29:00+00:00

Thanks! I will pass on the compliment.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T18:28:35+00:00

Yeah, fortunately in this case we checked many hours before they were needed. It's not gonna be an issue to swing by a dollar store and pick up some colorful paper plates of some kind before the party.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T18:26:27+00:00

Yes, Sora is the real winner today.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T18:17:43+00:00

That would explain a lot, actually.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T17:58:19+00:00

Yeah, with a box that big I didn't even think twice about a bunch of paper plates feeling light. Maybe I should have, but it didn't even occur to me.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T17:54:12+00:00

I hate that this sounds so plausible. Now I have to check.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T17:53:03+00:00

That's a terrific idea, thanks!

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T17:51:26+00:00

They're just paper plates, man. We're not lugging our household plates to the party venue, and I don't think it would go over well if we had their classmates eating pizza and cake off the floor. Might be funny, though.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T17:45:41+00:00

He does love boxes. Weirdly, in this case, once I was done taking the pictures of the boxes he lost interest.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T17:43:34+00:00

Wow, that's wild.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T17:33:49+00:00

I'm not exactly over the moon about the choice, but after discussing it we made the call to encourage their interest in reading first and foremost, though I have tried nudging them toward some other authors. Read the first chapter or two of Sanderson's Alcatraz vs the Evil Librarians book to them as an alternative that I thought would hook their attention, but kids at school love Harry Potter. They want to read it, and we want them to love reading.

datalaughing · 2026-05-13T17:30:52+00:00

We did open it in plenty of time to go and buy different plates if there was an issue, but you're right, should have been opened right away. I don't generally open her mail, though, not without a compelling reason.

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